Fresh Skin and Spa

With over 12 years in the beauty industry we understand the desire to take time out from the stresses of everyday life and indulge in some much-needed pampering. Our beauty salon in Toowoomba allows you to leave your worries at the door. ​Unwind and enjoy...

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Is your skin dry or dehydrated?

If your skin feels dry, you may naturally assume that it is dry. But it might just be dehydrated and in need of water. What does that really mean? We’ll explain.

First, there's skin type and there’s skin condition. Your type is what you're naturally born with, such as oily or dry skin. Your condition, however, is something that can cause you to experience other problems like acne and irritation. It can happen to anyone, temporarily or longer, and in some instances, a skin condition can stay for good.

If you have a dry skin type, it means you’re lacking oil. You were born this way, and you’re dry everywhere else on your body including hands, scalp, legs, etc. When you put on moisturisers and lotions, chances are they soak up fairly quickly. If this sounds like you, be sure to use a dry skin regimen that contains oil- or cream-based products daily. You may also want to keep a hand treatment for dry skin with you at all times.

If you have a dehydrated skin condition, your skin is lacking water. This can be caused by lots of factors such as makeup, diet, incorrect product use, weather; it goes on. But here’s where it gets tricky: When skin is dehydrated, it creates more oil to make up for the missing water. This can cause breakouts, irritation and dry patches. Skin can even feel oily and dry at the same time. Sound familiar? Try to identify what's dehydrating you and correct it. Use products like Skin Hydrating Booster and Skin Hydrating Masque to help balance your skin as needed. And keep a toner handy to hydrate your skin throughout the day.

Bonus Tip: While we’re on the topic of water, it helps to know that skin is the last organ to receive the nutrients we consume, which means it’s the last to get the water you sip. It isn’t quite enough though; making topical products a must for skin that feels comfortably hydrated.

intensive moisture balance

Ultra-nourishing moisturiser restores lipid balance to dry, depleted skin for optimal barrier performance. BioReplenish Complex™ delivers a proven combination of key barrier lipids to help enhance the skin’s natural resilience and support barrier recovery. A prebiotic Chlorella Algae complex helps rebalance the skin’s natural microbiome for healthy-looking skin. Hyaluronic Acid, combined with Echinacea, Centella Asiatica and Aloe Vera, locks in hydration to help enhance the skin’s moisture content and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

benefits

Strengthens the skin’s lipid barrier.

Help rebalance the skin’s microbiome.

Intensely moisturises dry, depleted skin.

how to use

After cleansing and toning, apply over face and neck in light, upward strokes. Use twice daily, morning and night.

quick tip

Prep skin with Multi-Active Toner to enhance moisturiser absorption.

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Medik8′s

NEW LIQUID PEPTIDES

Harnessing the power of a 30% peptide blend in an exceptional delivery system to ensure the power of the peptide is not reduced by penetration problems.

This ultra-hydrating, crystal-clear serum sinks effortlessly and rapidly into skin, providing the very best in anti-ageing technology.

Liquid Peptides is launching 1st November!

Peptide skincare is common on the market, however often peptides are large and hydrophilic, making it difficult for them to enter the skin and actually work.

Medik8's optimised peptide delivery system ensures peptides are delivered directly to fibroblasts, penetrating deep into the skin. This helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, leading to smoother, less wrinkled skin.

Drone Targeted Copper Peptide

A copper peptide is encapsulated in a polymer shell, with external peptides which fit into receptors on the outside of collagen-making fibroblast cells. This means that the capsule is directed, like a drone, specifically to fibroblasts. When inside, the polymer encapsulation is naturally broken down and the peptide inside can diffuse out of the encapsulation, stimulating collagen and elastin production for plumper, more youthful-looking skin.

An ultra-hydrating, crystal-clear serum that sinks effortlessly and rapidly into skin, providing the very best in anti-ageing technology. As the lightweight serum is massaged into the skin, the 30% peptide complex starts its multi-faceted approach to rejuvenating the skin. Collagen and elastin production is boosted, fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed and the skin's natural stores of hyaluronic acid are elevated. Skin is left soft-to-touch, deeply hydrated and ultimately more youthful-looking.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Drone-Targeted Copper Peptide: A collagen stimulating copper peptide encapsulated in a polymer system which dives through the layers of the skin to specifically target collagen-producing cells.

Cell Penetrating Peptides: Special peptides that are used as penetration enhancers to ensure the 30% peptide blend formulation can penetrate through the skin.

Matrixyl 3000: A combination of peptides which "trick" the skin into producing more collagen, helping to firm, plump and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Carnosine: A protective peptide that is naturally produced in the body, carnosine blocks skin-damaging sugars from binding to collagen in the skin, preventing the formation of wrinkles.

Argirelox: An innovative peptide which works to fight expression wrinkles by minimising muscle contraction. Argirelox can block nerves from sending signals for the muscles to contract, visibly minimising the appearance of expression lines.

Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid: With a unique ability to attract and retain more than 1,000x its own weight in water, hyaluronic acid draws moisture from the surrounding atmosphere into the skin, leaving the complexion both nourished and supple.

Prebiotics: Based on carbohydrates, prebiotics act as food for the resident good bacteria living on the surface of the skin.

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Medik8 Hydr8 B5

Don't forget to hydrate. All those days spent basking in the sunlight can leave your skin feeling parched. Add this to air-conditioned offices and chlorinated pools, and you've got yourself a recipe for a seriously dry complexion.

Our best-selling Hydr8 B5 harnesses the power of #hyaluronicacid to quench skin thirst. This large sugar molecule occurs naturally in the skin. It is responsible for filling the gaps between skin cells, plumping up the complexion while also keeping its structure in place.

Incredibly, it also has capacity to hold 1,000x its own weight in water by drawing H2O molecules to itself like a magnet.

Hydr8 B5 contains multiple sizes of hyaluronic acid. The smaller sizes are able to penetrate deep into the skin and draw hydration up from the lower layers. Larger sizes are too big to get into the skin’s network, but sit on top of the complexion acting as a hydration reservoir to continuously feed the upper layers of the skin with water.

Vitamin B5 boosts the moisture-retention of the serum and also supports the regenerative cycle of skin cells. The result is soft, supple and hydrated skin.

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Medik8 Retinol explained

Part of Medik8’s core anti-ageing philosophy, vitamin A is the gold standard in anti-ageing skincare. Choose between three forms of vitamin A in an extensive range of creams and serums to reveal a smoother, firmer and younger-looking complexion. Working while you sleep, Medik8’s Time Release™ Technology delivers vitamin A slowly into the skin to prevent overwhelming it; minimising the irritation sometimes experienced with other brands.

ANTI-AGEING LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE

 Vitamin A is able to stimulate cellular turnover in the skin, pushing fresh skin cells to the surface for a smoother, youthful-looking complexion. This helps to unclog pores for a blemish-free complexion. Vitamin A also helps enhance collagen production to combat fine lines and wrinkles, and helps block the formation of pigment in the skin for brighter, more even-toned skin.

 However, Vitamin A has its issues. When delivered at levels high enough to have a visible effect on skin ageing, it can cause irritation in the form of stinging, redness and peeling.

 The side effects of retinol are often associated with too much of the active being delivered too quickly. To counteract this, Medik8 developed a unique Time Release (TR™) delivery system. All of Medik8’s vitamin A serums use the active encapsulated in a micro-fluid or polymer shell. As the serum is rubbed into the skin, the encapsulation breaks down and the vitamin A is slowly released into the skin. This significantly minimises the risk of irritation and ensures that skin benefits are received slowly over a prolonged period of time. That’s why we consider all our retinol products: “intelligent retinol”.

 Medik8 has a range of vitamin A products to suit every skin type and need. We don’t use traditional retinyl esters (such as retinyl palmitate) because they are very weak and poorly absorbed by the skin. Instead, we focus all our attention on forms of vitamin A that are scientifically proven to provide great results.

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Medik8 Hydr8 B5

If there is a brand that you can be sure will exceed your expectations it’s Medik8. Today I have a wonderful product to share with you. The Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Serum has been the extra boost my skin has needed this winter. It’s a light-weight gel formula that absorbs instantly and keeps my skin feeling soft and very hydrated all day. I have been using this in the mornings after my Super C30+ Intense Serum and under my moisturiser but i’ts also a product you can use at night under your moisturiser too. Find out all the info you need on this serum below.

What are the ingredients that make the Medik8 Hydr8 B5 Serum so good?

This is a Vitamin B and Hyaluronic Acid based product. Hyaluronic Acid is fantastic to use if you suffer from dehydrated skin as it can penetrate deep into the layers of the skin. This lightweight serum draws water from the atmosphere and binds it to the skin, flooding your complexion with moisture on every level. Enriched with vitamin B5 to amp up skin’s water retention and regeneration, it leaves skin plump, supple and visibly more youthful.

If you have an oily skin type you  you can use this as your moisturiser and apply a sunscreen over the top. Dryer/dehydrated skins will benefit from applying this under their moisturiser and sunscreen.

Visit us at Fresh Skin and Spa for all you beauty and skincare needs.

ph 46 599 399

www.freshskinspa.com.au

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How to look after your Lash Extensions

Attention all Lash Lovers!! 

If you love your lash extensions & want them to last a long time then do yourself (and your Lash Stylist) a favour & use a SPECIALTY LASH CLEANSER EVERY DAY!

Please don’t use just any cleanser as MOST carry ingredients that aren’t suitable for use with extensions & will actually REDUCE the life of your beautiful lash extensions! 😫

Do not be fooled thinking that by not getting them wet that they will somehow last longer because this just isn’t true. Myth busted. End of story.

Bare in mind your eyelids are in fact the OILIEST part of your entire body & oil and lash extensions don’t play well together! Combine natural oils with oils from makeup products & you now have a recipe for a lash retention nightmare! 😭😭

So if you’re having lash retention issues, before you go blaming your Lash Stylist please make sure that you’re holding up your end of the deal & looking after your extensions properly!

Understand that Lash Retention is a 50/50 relationship between YOU & your Stylist.

It’s your Stylists responsibility to always use quality products, fresh adhesive that is suitable for their working environment & the correct technique to ensure the bond between the natural lash & the extension is as strong as possible.

As a client, your responsibility (if you want super long lasting lashes) is to keep your lashes clean using an approved lash cleanser & away from oily products such as moisturisers, sunscreens & other non compatible products & makeups such as mascara.

Tip! When cleansing your lashes concentrate on the base of your natural lashes as this is where your new extensions will be applied at your refill. The cleaner the surface is, the more effective the adhesive will be and the longer your lashes will last.

The reason oil (both natural & artificial) is such an issue is it creates a barrier between your natural lash & the extension/adhesive which means the adhesive won’t be as effective.

A lash extension friendly cleanser retails for about $25 & will last you months, not to mention save you $$ when it comes time to refills as your retention will be much better! 

From LashJoy  Brisbane

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MASSAGE IS A NECESSITY, NOT A LUXURY

Generally when people think of the word ‘massage’ they associate it with 'luxury’, 'indulgence’ and 'pampering’. It’s seen as a treat, and something people may allow themselves once or twice a year. The notion that massage is 'just an indulgence’ is not true. The benefits of massage are endless and something very few people are aware of. Massage can help with balancing emotions, anxiety, circulatory issues, joint and muscle pain, insomnia and much more. It is important that we share the benefits of massage with our clients and teach them that massage should be much more than a little 'treat’ every now and then.

It’s easy to see why massage is commonly described as a luxury; it makes you feel amazing!  That feel-good emotion that we all love is due to the release of endorphins that produce a feeling of wellbeing, whilst stress causing hormones such as adrenalin, cortisol and norepinephrine are reduced. Cortisol is a stress hormone and unfortunately when you feel anxious, your body pumps out even more of it, fuelling your stress levels and causing them to rise. For people who suffer with depression, a massage can be hugely beneficial. Massage therapy helps the body relax by relieving muscle tension and therefore the mind can also relax. Whilst massage is not a long term or sole treatment for depression or anxiety, it can help to temporarily alleviate some of the symptoms, leaving sufferers feeling happier, energised and full of endorphins.

While many people may not be aware of how massage can help on an emotional level, most people are fairly aware of how good a massage can be for your body. Aches and pains in muscles and joints is one of the most common reasons people book in for a massage. These days we are much more 'deskbound’ than we used to be. It doesn’t matter what career you are in, a repetitive routine and minimal movement will always be taxing on our bodies. Sitting or standing in the same position all day means our muscles don’t get the blood flow they need, resulting in them being stiff, sore and achy. There are even studies that link sitting all day to cancer, and it’s more prevalent in woman. Luckily regular massages can somewhat counteract the imbalance and side effects.

A simple massage can alleviate neck, shoulders and back pain and improve blood flow. Improving the flow of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, allows the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to other areas of the body and remove toxins more efficiently, leaving our bodies feeling cleansed.

Having your body feeling relaxed and de-stressed is also very important when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. And when it comes to functioning properly, rest and quality sleep is vital to our wellbeing!  According to the Centres for Disease Control (CDC): “Insufficient sleep is associated with a number of chronic diseases and conditions—such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression—which threaten our nation’s health.” It is quiet concerning, the effects sleep deprivation can have on our lives. Massage helps the production of serotonin, which is essential for the production of melatonin. What is melatonin you ask? Good question. Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It basically helps control our body clock so we can function properly during the day and sleep properly at night. Most people’s melatonin level starts to go up about two hours before they go to sleep. Melatonin tablets can be purchased; they are typically used by people suffering from insomnia or people who travel internationally to help with jet lag. While these tablets are an option, there is a natural way to go about increasing your melatonin levels, and that is through massage therapy. It the perfect drug free alternative for people who struggle with insomnia.

As you can see there is much more to massage than it just being a 'yearly indulgence’. Massages are a necessity, not a luxury we should feel guilty about spending our money on. These are just a hand full of examples that demonstrate the power massage can have on our health and wellbeing so go ahead book one in today at Fresh Skin and Spa.  Lilliane Caron is Owner & Director of Caronlab Australia.

Ph 46 599 399

www.freshskinspa.com.au

One Hour Massage $90

30 minute Massage $55

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4 biggest retinol myths debunked

This post is from the Dermalogica Australia website.

There’s no doubt that Retinol is fast becoming the hero ingredient when it comes to anti-ageing, but to reap in all it’s benefits, applied knowledge is key. With the help of our Education Manager - Emma Hobson, we’ve debunked 4 of today’s biggest Retinol myths.  

ONE

The higher the percentage of Retinol in my products, the better.

When evaluating the effectiveness of a Retinol product, the stability of the Retinol molecules can be more important than the percentage of Retinol in the product. This is because unstable Retinol molecules can degrade before they even have a chance to penetrate the skin. To overcome this you should look for Retinol that is packaged properly (think air-light and light-tight) and microencapsulated like the Overnight Retinol Repair. Special microencapsulation technology helps to ensure that the highly-active Retinol remains stable, maintains its concentration level and has a controlled-release delivery to help it penetrate deep into the skin without degrading.

TWO

Retinol is a photosensitiser.

Strictly-speaking, no. Retinol stimulates cell turnover, which thins the stratum corneum, making the epidermis and dermis more susceptible to UV damage and burning. You must always use a sunscreen during the day when using Retinol products. In addition, Retinol itself is sensitive to UV light; exposure to sunlight leads Retinol to break down. That is part of the reason why we recommend the use of Retinol products at night.

THREE

You can’t use Retinol with Vitamin C.

Indeed this is a ‘myth’ and it stems from the fact that Vitamin C, in certain forms, can be tricky to formulate with. Unstable forms of Vitamin C can render the ingredient inactive and they can also cause some of the other ingredients in a product be inactive too. Stable form of Vitamin C (such as Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate used in Overnight Retinol Repair) comes with all the skin benefits and none of the associated negatives.   Vitamin C and Retinol are also very compatible and complement each other well when used together in a product. Another bonus is that Vitamin C also helps protect the Retinol from oxidization. Research has also demonstrated that using a combination of Vitamins in skin care products proves to be the most effective way to achieve the best results for your skin. Retinol when combined with a stabilized form of Vitamin C is not only advantageous to the improvement of your overall skin health but Vitamin C also helps fight free radicals when used under a sunscreen.

So next time you’re looking for a highly effective Retinol product to help fight against skin ageing, do ensure it contains Vitamin C, and if you can Copper too!

FOUR

Retinol works by exfoliating dead skin. It’s easy to understand why this myth exists as some people experience skin peeling and flaking with the use of Retinol products. This peeling can be associated (often mistakenly) with the use of an exfoliant. Flaking is not exfoliation and Retinoids don’t ‘thin’ the skin as do some forms of exfoliation. Unlike Hydroxy Acid exfoliants, Retinoids work from the deeper layers of the skin upwards resulting in skin that is much denser, plumper and more hydrated. Skin has reduced wrinkle depth, improved skin tone and an overall healthier, luminous glow. Retinol is considered the best performing ingredient to effectively address the signs of premature ageing and photo damage.

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Ingredients that work while you sleep

Ever wondered what the difference is between day and night products and whether or not you really need that night cream/treatment/serum? One of the main reasons why we recommend including a night product in your skin routine is because of the difference in ingredients and formulation.

Your skin has an amazing ability to heal and renew itself, but it can only do this effectively during sleep. This is why using night products formulated with the right ingredients can help yield better results than using the same product from your day time routine. Not all night products are created equal however, so we’ve compiled a list of ingredients you should look out for next time you’re on the market for a new night time treatment:

Botanical Oils/Essential Oils (Evening Primrose Oil, Rose Oil, Argan Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Jasmine Oil, Carrot Seed Oil) – all botanical/essential oils have the ability to hydrate, oxygenate and detoxify the skin.

Peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptides, Oilgopeptides) – nourishes the skin during its resting period and stimulates collagen and elastin to prevent and reduce signs of ageing.

Glucosamine – exfoliates skin, boosts collagen production and elastin.

Vitamin A (Retinol) – antioxidant, increases collagen production, reduces and prevents signs of ageing.  

Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate) – increases skin hydration and elasticity and improves hyperpigmentation.

Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) – an antioxidant that also moisturizes and soften skin.

Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol) – reduces the appearance of ageing, exfoliates and promotes skin cells regeneration.

Red Seaweed – rich in beta-carotene, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Bamboo and Pea Extract – enhance hyaluronic acid formation, increasing hydration, plumpness and suppleness.

Genestin – a terrific antioxidant and antiflammatory.

Hyaluronic Acid – a brilliant humectant to keep the skin moist and hydrated.

Products we recommend:

Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery

Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum

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Do you really need a serum?

Cleansers, moisturisers, facial oils, exfoliators, cleansing oils… Skin care can be pretty overwhelming! But if you want to keep your skin looking youthful and glowing, you need one anti-ageing product on your side: a facial serum.

So, what does a serum do?

There are so many different types of serums out there, but they all aim to deliver the same thing: a concentrated dose of hydration and skin-boosting ingredients to plump out lines and help to give your skin a natural glow.

Many facial serums are rich in active ingredients like Vitamin C as well as other antioxidants and vitamins to penetrate skin, making it feel softer. They also tackle those fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, dullness and large pores that can make us appear older.

We love SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serums - prices start at $119 for the 10% (which is where you should start if you haven’t used a vitamin C serum before) and go up to $149 for the 20% Vitamin C serum. Seem a bit pricey? A 30ml bottle will last you about 3 - 4 months.

Vitamin C will help to lighten, brighten and tighten you skin as well as protect the deeper layers of skin form the AVA (or aging) rays from the sun. If you start using Vitamin C now, you will look back in say a year’s time and be so glad you did.

Dermalogica also has a great range of serums such as their: 

Gentle Soothing Booster $73- 30ml-  for environmentally sensitised skin. Skin Renewal Booster $73- 30ml- recommended for drier and prematurely-aging skin and the Skin Hydrating Booster $81- 30ml which helps lift moisture levels and minimise fine lines.

Can’t I just use my regular moisturiser?

Well, yes, but using a serum, and a moisturiser will reap the most benefits. As serums are water-based, they’re easily absorbed into the deeper layers of the skin, while moisturiser is vital for hydrating the outer layers of the skin. To give your skin the best chance of soaking up that anti-ageing goodness, it’s definitely worth adding a serum to your skin care routine.

How do I use a facial serum?

After cleansing, toning or using a facial mist, and applying any spot treatments, your skin’s ready for serum. Pop two to three drops on your fingertips, then massage over your face, being sure to focus on areas of concern like crow’s feet, forehead lines, and lines around the mouth. Follow with your facial oil or moisturiser, then finish with sunscreen.

Layering your skin care products: Step 1. Pre-cleanse Oil/Cleanser Step 2. Tone/mist Step 3. Correcting/spot treatment Step 4. Facial serum Step 5. Moisturiser and eye cream Step 6. Sunscreen

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Introducing the 'Green Coffee Leg Treatment'

This slimming and toning mask stimulates your body's ability to:

*break down fat *increase metabolism *eliminate fluid retention\

It also

*smoothes skin *enhances skin texture *visibly reduces spongy, dimply, cellulitic areas. $85 (45 minutes) Call the salon for available times. Ph: 4659 9399

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Get Rid of that Winter Skin!!

Restore your skin's radiant glow with an exfoliating body polish revealing softer supple skin. Natural essential oils are warmly applied to stimulate your body's ability to release stress. Your entire being is then nestled in a delightful cocoon and transported to a state of divine relaxation.

Gift Certificates available...

This is also a wonderful treatment for pregnancy clients!!

45 mins - 1 hour

Price - $85

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The Salon smells amazing today. We are loving the new ‘bowl candles’ $25ea In 'Lime, basil and mandarin’ 'Coconut lime’ and 'Cucumber, ginger and mint. #soycandles #greatgiftidea (at Fresh Skin + Spa)

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Never Tanned Before?

So, you have never had a spray tan before and may be scared of turning an unfortunate shade of orange or waking up with brown palms and feet or a streaky, patchy tan? Read on for everything you will need to have a positive first spray tanning experience and achieve a gorgeous, natural-looking tan. Not sure how a spray tan can turn pasty white skin into an all-over bronzed, glowing tan? It’s all down to an ingredient in spray tanning solution called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which reacts with the amino acids (keratin protein) in the skin, producing a brown colour which looks like a suntan. I have been told to exfoliate before I get a spray tan - do I really need to and will it make that much of a difference? Yes, yes and yes! A spray tan only absorbs into the top layer of the skin so if you don’t exfoliate to remove the top layer of old skin, your spray tan will wear off faster and therefore, look patchy and uneven as it wears off. By priming your skin by exfoliating, your tan will last longer and look more natural. For best results use an exfoliating glove (Vani-T have a really good one $24.95) and an exfoliating cream or gel (we like Dermalogica’s exfoliating body wash $48) and let your skin dry completely before having your spray tan applied. Do I have to be naked when I am spray tanned? No, not if you don’t want to, you can wear as little as you want or as much as you want BUT remember the less you wear the better the results and the more natural it will look! Be aware that any items of clothing you wear will result in tanning lines. Most girls go topless and some go naked so your tanner will not be fazed by you whipping your top off. She has seen it all before…and many times over! If you don’t feel comfortable going topless though ensure you wear an old bra or swimmers that you won’t mind being covered in tanning solution. Wearing dark colours is advisable so marks won’t be as visible - although most of the solution will come off, depending on the fabric etc it might end up staining so don’t wear anything special.  Also, in terms of bottoms, again, wear dark undies or use one of our disposable g-strings.

Can I shave or wax before spray tanning? In short, not right before your appointment - aim for at least eight to ten hours in between otherwise the bronzer/solution will seep into your hair follicles, resulting in dotty legs. Is it ok for me to apply moisturiser before tanning? No, moisturiser, deodorant or even perfume can sit on the skin and act as a barrier to the tanning solution, preventing it from absorbing and therefore stopping you developing a beautiful tan. What if it does go wrong and I hate it - can I get it off? While you won’t be able to completely reverse the tan and scrub it all off in one shower you can fade the tan quickly by swimming in chlorinated water or using a body scrub and exfoliating glove or Vani-T Tan Eraser. Try soaking in a hot bath with bath salts and periodically exfoliating. Don’t expect it to disappear completely though!

If you aren’t used to spray tanning, you might be shocked at the colour or worry about it looking to light/dark. Honestly, 98% of the time, girls take a shower, let the tan settle and allow themselves to get used to the colour and end up loving it. Don’t stress yourself out while the colour is developing - most tanning solutions will generally look a lot darker while developing due to the bronzer. Just wait until you shower and moisturise and give it a day to fully develop and you’ll most likely love the results! What will happen if I go out in the sun straight after my spray tan? Nothing drastic! But you will streak your tan if you get hot and sweaty so wait at least 30 minutes and ensure you are completely dry to be safe. Further, there is a myth that spray tanning will protect you from sunburn. As the solution has no SPF in it it will not stop you from getting burnt so you will still need to wear a sunscreen. Why do all spray tan solutions smell? I can smell it on myself the next day and feel like others can smell it too! That smell is actually the DHA reacting with your skin, so it is all part of the spray tanning process. However, don’t worry, you won’t smell like tanning solution for the entire time your tan lasts as generally you will only notice the smell the day after your tan and honestly, it will probably be only you that notices it. When you wash off the tanning solution, it helps to lightly and quickly rub over your skin with your hands to wash away any left over bronzer/solution that might cling to your skin. This assists to reduce the any scent that it might leave behind.

We love using the Vani-T range of tanning solutions- The colours is very natural and the developing times are as little as 2 hours for 1 light to medium tan or 3+ hours for a dark tan.

Vani-T tans are natural and organic, they contain no parabens,mineral oils, artificial fragrance, petrochemicals, DEA or TEA.

Our tans are applied by an experienced Beauty Therapist for an even application - $35 each or 2 for $60.

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